Glory all the way

Chapter 145 Candidates

Back at Qiu Ranxuan, Bai Yingyun was drinking scented tea and eating snacks leisurely and contentedly. When the second lady saw it, she immediately reprimanded angrily: "Eat, eat, eat, you know how to eat. It seems that spring is here. In summer, new skirts are worn. If you don't have your upper body, don't cry and complain when the time comes."

Knowing that her mother was on fire and there was no place to spread it, Bai Yingyun was not angry. She swallowed the last mouthful, patted the crumbs on her hands, got up, went to sit next to her mother, took the tea from the maid and handed it to her courteously, " Mother, drink some water to calm down."

After taking a few sips, the second lady piled the tea bowl on the table with some resentment.

"Mother, do you want to tell the sixth sister about the cousin of the second grandfather's family?"

Bai Yingyun asked tentatively.

The second lady nodded, curled her lips and said in a low voice: "If you have eyes but don't know gold and jade, your second grandfather will be promoted to governor Xu Ning, and it will be ten years at most. Just watch and return to Beijing to be an official. In the courtroom, he must be someone who can make people tremble with a stomp. Besides, you have seen your uncle before. The old lady doesn't think such a person is good. Hmph, I want to see it. What kind of family will she find Liu Yatou?"

The calm and calm face of the old lady Bai appeared in front of her, and the second lady turned around to ask Bai Yingyun suspiciously, "Tell me, doesn't the old lady already have someone in mind?"

"Impossible? Since the new year is over, except for cousin Xue from the aunt's family, and that poor scholar who often goes to Qing'an Hall, grandfather and grandmother don't pay much attention to others, how could there be someone in their hearts?"

Bai Yingyun repeatedly shook her head in denial, but when she finished speaking, Bai Yingyun seemed to understand something, turned her head to look at the second wife, and the mother and daughter said in unison: "Xue Zhe?"

If old master Bai and old lady Bai fell in love with Xue Zhe, and the two old men came forward, the Xue family might not accept the marriage.

Today, Xue Zhe's father, Xue Yanzhai, is the governor of Suinan, and has the same official position as the second wife's second uncle, but the age difference between the two is more than 20 years. When it comes to the future, Xue Yanzhai is naturally more powerful.

Xue Zhe is the second son of Xue Yanzhai, and Mrs. Xue is now taking care of the household chores, which will definitely be handed over to the eldest son's daughter-in-law in the future. If Bai Yingluo really married Xue Zhe, with such a close relationship, Her in-laws naturally treat her kindly, not to mention that she doesn't have to take care of her husband.

If it really came to fruition, Bai Yingluo's marriage could be considered a very good one.

Both mother and daughter were thinking this way in their hearts, Bai Yingyun's expression suddenly darkened a bit.

Xue Zhe often came to Jing'an Hou Mansion, and Bai Yingyun had met many times. That gentle and elegant man, who always had a gentle smile on his face, made people feel that he was as elegant as not to be profaned. However, that person was about to become Bai Yingyun. Is Yingluo's husband-in-law?

According to his grandfather, Xue Zhe won the Yuan Dynasty at the age of 13, but what is rare is that there is no trace of arrogance in him.

The eldest aunt said that when Xue Zhe was free, he would either read books or draw pictures, and seldom hang out with his friends, Xue Yanzhai and Mrs. Xue loved him very much.

Xu Hexuan's maid also always said with a blushing face that although the young master of the Xue family looked cold and cheerless, he would never be aggressive towards them. It was his blessing to have such a master.

How could such a person become the husband-in-law of that dead girl Bai Yingluo?
"No, it's impossible..."

The two sisters are about the same age, whether they are in the future or married, the time is approaching, when the time comes, the two sisters will stand together, and Bai Yingluo, who is already much more beautiful than Bai Yingyun, is Bi Huajiao, while Xue Zhe and Su Wenyuan stood together, one above the other on the ground, as soon as Bai Yingyun thought about it, she was filled with resentment and refused to think about it any more.

"Mother, why can't it be that poor scholar? At the beginning, he was brought back from Zhuangzi by his grandfather. It's a pity that such a talent was buried. Fortunately, maybe, the candidate chosen by grandfather and grandmother is that poor scholar."

Bai Yingyun pouted and said.

Bai Yingyun knew in her heart that Du Xuan was poor and had nothing, no matter how talented he was, he was not as suitable as Xue Zhe when it came to being a grandson-in-law, even so, she still didn't want to admit it.

"This……"

The second lady bit her lip, feeling a little embarrassed.

"mother……"

Nestling in her mother's arms, Bai Yingyun said softly: "Mother, you like my cousin. The daughter's marriage was also settled by you and father. A son-in-law is half the size, and it's fine if the cousin is not as good as the eldest brother-in-law and the second brother-in-law. Could it be, In the end, not as good as sixth sister's husband-in-law? At that time, won't you and father lose face as well?"

Listening to Bai Yingyun's words, the second wife suddenly thought of the appearance of Su Wenyuan going to drink flower wine last time and following his sister-in-law in disgrace to apologize.

At that time, she wished she could pounce on Su Wenyuan and scratch Su Wenyuan's face, but when the trouble got worse, the Jing'an Hou Mansion would lose face, and her own daughter would not be worth the loss.

Feeling bitter and astringent in her heart, the second lady didn't show anything on her face, she just said that young people also have friends outside and need to socialize, as long as they haven't committed any major mistakes.

After comforting her sister-in-law, she turned around, and the second wife told Su Wenyuan like a mother, not to act recklessly and betray her daughter in the future.

But when there was no one in private, the second wife did not know how many tears shed.

At this moment, upon hearing Bai Yingyun's words, the Second Madam became startled.

Yes, if Old Master Bai and Mrs. Bai really intended to betroth Bai Yingluo to Xue Zhe, then among the married girls, Bai Yingyun's marriage would be at the bottom of the list. No more status.

"mother……"

Seeing her mother froze, thinking that she didn't listen to her words, Bai Yingyun felt sad, sobbing and said: "Eldest sister married to a university scholar's mansion, and elder brother-in-law is a cabinet attendant of the sixth rank. The people who come into contact with her on weekdays are not The prince is the rich and powerful person in the capital, and the future will be even more immeasurable. The second sister married into the Dali Temple Qing's family. Although her brother-in-law has a vain job, but the last time I went to see her, those who want to sue in the capital will give gifts. I went to see my sister, and now my sister is wearing gold and silver. Mother, apart from the ninth sister, the only young ladies in this mansion are me and the sixth sister. If my relationship is not as good as hers, then I would rather If you twist your hair and be a sister-in-law, don't lose this kind of person."

I don't know what sad things came to mind, Bai Yingyun was crying and sobbing, and the makeup faded away after a while, adding a pitiful look, which made the second wife feel distressed.

"Okay, okay, don't cry, let's figure it out slowly, huh?"

Cuddling her daughter in her arms, the second wife sighed softly: "The old master and the old lady will not let us interfere in the marriage of Liu Yatou. Now, it seems that it is useless to look at other people's men again. Simply, So I narrowed down the scope of my search. Among the men who often walk around in Qing'an Hall, Xue Zhe is not good, and the son of Uncle Beining is not good, so there are only a few students left by the old man."

"Mother, I think there is no more suitable candidate than that poor scholar."

Du Xuan's handsome face flashed in her mind, and Bai Yingyun felt a little sour in her heart, as if Bai Yingluo had taken advantage of something, but when they thought that Du Xuan was an orphan, poor and white, the two of them could only point at Bai Yingluo in the future No matter how rich the dowry flowers are, it won't take long to sit and eat. By then, the two of them will be in a lot of embarrassment, and Bai Yingyun is a little relieved.

The second lady pondered for a moment, comforted her daughter and said: "What we can think of, how can the old man and the old lady not think of it? They won't be willing to let Liu Yatou live a hard life. We have to think long-term about this matter. "

Bai Yingyun nodded.

The mother and daughter talked for a while, and waited until the second master came back and the family of three had lunch before Bai Yingyun went back to the house to rest.

In the afternoon, the second lady lay reclined on the soft couch, thinking about what she said at noon.

Thinking of Xue Zhe's marriage, Xue Yanzhai and Mrs. Xue must have their plans, Mrs. Xue must have known it well, so the second lady got up and washed up, and wanted to go to Mingya Garden to talk to Mrs. Xue, to see if she could let her out .

After leaving Qiu Ranxuan, the second wife passed through the vertical flower gate and entered the courtyard of the second entrance, when she saw Du Xuan coming towards her.

"Wan Sheng met the second lady."

After bowing his hands and saluting, Du Xuan moved out of the way.

The second lady greeted with a smile: "Du Gongzi went to find Lord Hou?"

Du Xuan nodded, "Wan Sheng wrote an article, I asked the old man to read it, and the old man asked me to show it to Lord Hou."

Now, not only Old Master Bai, but even Marquis Jing'an liked this young and modest young man very much. Every time Du Xuan came to the Marquis' mansion, Marquis Jing'an would talk to him whenever he was free.

However, Su Wenyuan has been here many times, and the two families are still related, but they have never seen the Marquis of Jing'an and Su Wenyuan in private contact.

There was a grievance in her heart, and the second wife thought of these details that she didn't pay much attention to, and suddenly felt a little uncomfortable. When she raised her eyes to look at Du Xuan, her eyes were full of scrutiny, as if she wanted to see clearly what was wrong with him.

"You, Jin Ju, and Jin Xiao are in Qingsong Academy. On weekdays, you need to help each other. If there is something wrong with them, you should forgive them."

Putting on the gentle attitude of an elder, the second lady smiled at Du Xuan.

Du Xuan nodded in response, and bowed again.

While walking forward in the air, the second lady glanced over, and noticed that under Du Xuan's wide sleeves, the cuffs of the jacket were worn white, and in some places, threads had even appeared, as if they were about to be torn. .

After being stunned for a moment, a smile appeared on the corner of the second lady's lips.

Coming out of Mingya Garden again, the second lady seemed to be in good spirits.

Back in the main room of Qiuranxuan, Bai Yingyun had already returned from Mingcuiju, the second lady walked up to the first place and sat down, drank a sip of tea, and said happily: "Your cousin Xue, his parents have already made up their minds Well, the old man and the old lady have taken a fancy to him, and I'm afraid they will be disappointed this time."

The implication is that Bai Yingluo and Xue Zhe cannot make it.

Immediately, Bai Yingyun's face revealed a relaxed look of relief.

(End of this chapter)